Hey Guys
Hope you are all well, I havent been have a good time of it for a while unfortunately!! :-( xx
I have unspecified seronegative arthiritis. my consultant has recently put me on Arcoxia instead of diflofenic for a change as it ceased to work after been on it for many years - i had to depend on 30/500 cocodamol to get thru the day and nights are terrible!
any way consultant put me on 6omg arcoxia which had no effect what so ever! - he then upped it to 90mg and i had a few days off feeling fabulous (what i imagine normal people to feel lol) - but back in pain again now! - i tried to go back to exercise yesterday (after 5 weeks off due to the pain!) not sure if it was a good idea!.
has anyone had a positive experience with this drug ? xx
thanks in advance xx
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I don't think arcoxia is your problem. I think your problem is that the sulph isn't controlling your disease and you need either a higher dose or another DMARD tossed into the mix. Of course, if you go to your GP he can only prescribe NSAIDS such as arcoxia and naproxen. It's your rheumatologist you need so, if you don't have an early appointment, try ringing your rheumatology helpline and explaining the situation. They should be aware of which, and how many, NSAIDS you're taking.
My RA does affect my nails in that it gives them lines down and my toenails have thickened. But they're not brittle. My hair is much the same as ever.
I am very run down and think I have been for some time ! Recently was on anti biotics . I might try some iron tablets and see if they help. I work in a school I'm always worse at the of term - week off this week ! I plan to rest ! A lot !!!!!
My GP ignores my PsA and my rheumatologist my OA. I am the link between the two and make sure that each knows what the other has been doing / prescribing. I think you should see your rheumatologist and have a chat with him. DD